Phoenix was a rumored contender for the role of Lex Luthor in BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE before the role went in a very different direction with the casting of Jesse Eisenberg. Phoenix's name joins the shortlist that includes Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy, Jared Leto, and Jon Hamm. Whether this one will pan out and be true could be answered as soon as tomorrow when Marvel will take to Hall H at Comic Con and likely blow everyone out of the water with announcements that may include new titles we haven't even dreamed of yet.

I like Joaquin Phoenix and considered him an outside the box choice for Luthor. His edge makes him an ideal actor to play a comic book villain. I am not sure if I can see him as Doctor Strange, but I have trust that Marvel knows what they are doing. Stay tuned for more details as this story and others out of SDCC develop.

I was thinking this would be fantastic from the perspective of adding JP to the Avengers world, but a Dr Strange expert I am not. If I knew what I was talking about, I'd voice it, so I'll just agree with you guys.

I was thinking this would be fantastic from the perspective of adding JP to the Avengers world, but a Dr Strange expert I am not. If I knew what I was talking about, I'd voice it, so I'll just agree with you guys.

Ugh.....

While it's true I can't be neutral because I was a big proponent of Cumberbatch in the role, this is just a terrible idea. Phoenix doesn't have 1/2 the commanding presence needed to pull off the elitest doctor who becomes the most powerful sorcerer in the world. Think about McKellan's Gandolph, then try to imagine Phoenix playing the role and tell me you don't laugh out loud.....

At least go with the very intriguing idea of having Pedro Pascal take the role. He'd be superb (and expand

While it's true I can't be neutral because I was a big proponent of Cumberbatch in the role, this is just a terrible idea. Phoenix doesn't have 1/2 the commanding presence needed to pull off the elitest doctor who becomes the most powerful sorcerer in the world. Think about McKellan's Gandolph, then try to imagine Phoenix playing the role and tell me you don't laugh out loud.....

At least go with the very intriguing idea of having Pedro Pascal take the role. He'd be superb (and expand Marvel's diversity a little). Why do they keep fumbling these decisions??? Phoenix is a fine actor WHO IS WRONG FOR THE ROLE!

These Dr. Strange casting rumors have just gotten ridiculous. Joaquin is great, but I am almost convinced that the studio just puts these rumors out there as red herrings now. And then tomorrow they will announce that Dr. Strange is being played by Macauley Culkin. Its time his career has a resurgence, and they can lock him in cheap.

These Dr. Strange casting rumors have just gotten ridiculous. Joaquin is great, but I am almost convinced that the studio just puts these rumors out there as red herrings now. And then tomorrow they will announce that Dr. Strange is being played by Macauley Culkin. Its time his career has a resurgence, and they can lock him in cheap.

He'd be a terrible choice. No offense, but he has 100% the wrong personality to play the role. I'm sure he could do a passable job, but why choose mediocre for an important character instead of going with inspired?

Think of McKellan's Gandalph......that's what I want. Phoenix is quiet and intense, which is the OPPOSITE of Dr Strange.

He'd be a terrible choice. No offense, but he has 100% the wrong personality to play the role. I'm sure he could do a passable job, but why choose mediocre for an important character instead of going with inspired?

Think of McKellan's Gandalph......that's what I want. Phoenix is quiet and intense, which is the OPPOSITE of Dr Strange.